Figure skater Scott Hamilton diagnosed with third brain tumour

In this April 9, 2007 file photo, former Olympic figure skating gold medalist Scott Hamilton arrives for Figure Skating In Harlem's annual gala "Skating with the Stars" at Central Park's Wollman Rink in New York. Hamilton told People magazine for a story published online on Oct. 23, 2016, that he has been diagnosed with another brain tumour. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)

NASHVILLE — Olympic figure skating champion and commentator Scott Hamilton has been diagnosed with a third brain tumour.

People magazine reports Hamilton has been diagnosed with a benign pituitary tumour.

In a video for People magazine, the 58-year-old Hamilton joked that he has “a unique hobby of collecting life-threatening illness.” Hamilton has survived two previous brain tumours and also a bout with testicular cancer. He says the current tumour was discovered during a routine checkup.

Hamilton won gold at the 1984 Winter Games and has served as a skating commentator for several networks.

He says on Twitter that he has “been blessed beyond my wildest imagination.”